A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the ...

Many factors, including genetics, stress, and environmental exposure, can shape pregnancy and fetal development. Physicians who care for pregnant patients and their babies before and after birth work ...

About 1 in 5 U.S. women experience maternal mental health conditions, and chronic stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of both maternal and child health challenges. While researchers know ...

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research. Detailed motion capture of newborns and infants was combined with a musculoskeletal computer ...

Penn State researchers uncover how viruses breach placental barriers and trigger cellular defenses that restrict viral ...